Safety warnings released on skin whiteners

Published: 14-Sep-2011
Ingredients Regulatory Skin Care

Hydroquinone the main offender


EU consumer safety network RAPEX has warned certain skin whiteners have been blocked from sale over health concerns.

The main problem was illegal hydroquinone use, breaching the EU cosmetics directive. This was why Portugal customs blocked imports of Democratic Republic of the Congo-made imports of Angel Cosmetics’ Clairmen brand and Caro White cream, plus Ivory Coast-made Skin Light cream; Austrian shops withdrew Ivory Coast-made Skin Light cream; while France warned about French-made Fair & White cream.
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